Bob,
It was me who said there is no value in pre-employment health screening, not
Michelle. I did also mention that I do have a pre-employment health
questionnaire which I use to identify the issues that you have listed. A
questionnaire is all that is needed unless they will be working with
respiratory sensitisers etc.
Lynda
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Behalf Of Robert Dunn
Sent: 29 January 2007 10:20
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Pre employment health questionnaires
Sorry Michelle, I disagree with your comment " There is no value in
pre-employment health screening. " The evidence for PE screening shows
that it is valid and necessary to ensure that the pre-existing health status
of the individual will not be affected by the employment (eg asthma and
allergy to species of animals in animal workers). Also it is a useful tool
in identifying health problems that may be considered as needing 'reasonable
adjustment' under the DDA.
Quote:" the employment shall not adversely affect the workers health, and
the workers health shall be appropriate for the contracted employment."
Without a PE system in place an employer cannot discharge their 'duty of
care' and ensure that the individual is not placed at risk. A PE screening
questionnaire is a basic and fundamental part of the Risk Assessment
process.
Regards, Bob
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From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
Of Hawkes, Lynda
Sent: 29 January 2007 09:21
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Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Pre employment health questionnaires
Michelle,
I stopped doing the pre-employment health screening when I started here 5
years ago but didn't have any negative comments etc. There is no value in
pre-employment health screening. If a new employee will be requiring health
surveillance then I do a base line spirometry, audiometry, etc as
appropriate on their first day when I do the Occupational Health Induction.
New starters complete a basic confidential questionnaire which I use to
assess whether or not they require any adjustments to their workstation.
Lynda
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From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
Behalf Of Michelle King
Sent: 25 January 2007 13:43
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Pre employment health questionnaires
Hi All,
The department I am working in is currently in the process of changing the
pre employment health screening process. I would really appreciate
feedback from anyone on or off list who has experience both positive or
negative of implementing changes to their pre employment health screening
process.
Thankyou!
Michelle
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